What is the travel distance from Wilmington to Raleigh?

Wilmington and Raleigh are 111 miles (179 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Wilmington to Raleigh?

The majority of buses traveling from Wilmington to Raleigh start their journey at Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop and wind up at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Raleigh?

Once in Raleigh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are J. C. Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University, Marbles Kids Museum and IMAX Theatre, Contemporary Art Museum, Historic Yates Mill County Park and North Carolina State Capitol.

Bus Wilmington to Raleigh from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Raleigh on November 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:40am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	3h 20m	11:00am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	2h 55m	7:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 7m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 7m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 26m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Raleigh on November 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	2h 55m	7:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 7m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
7:40am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	3h 20m	11:00am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 7m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 26m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Raleigh on November 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	2h 55m	7:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 7m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
7:40am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	3h 20m	11:00am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 7m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 26m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Raleigh on November 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:40am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	3h 20m	11:00am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	2h 55m	7:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 7m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 7m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 26m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Raleigh on November 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	2h 55m	7:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 7m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
7:40am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	3h 20m	11:00am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 7m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 26m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Raleigh on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:40am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	3h 20m	11:00am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	2h 55m	7:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 7m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 26m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 26m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Raleigh on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:40am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	3h 20m	11:00am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	2h 55m	7:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 7m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 26m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 26m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Raleigh on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:40am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	3h 20m	11:00am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	2h 55m	7:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 7m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 7m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 26m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:29 PM EST.

Get from Wilmington to Raleigh

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2h 55mAverage Duration

116 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Wilmington Raleigh recent customer reviews

It was okay

Martiney W.

April 26, 2021

The bus driver was kinda abrasive but overall everything was cool

Lauren S.

May 16, 2018

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Raleigh?

Stops in Wilmington

A - Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Wilmington, NC to Raleigh by bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$41

11/17

$38

Today

$36

11/19

$30

11/20

$29

11/21

$35

11/22

$37

11/23

$39

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, NC to Raleigh was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Wilmington, NC to Raleigh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $29 to $452 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, NC to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-20.

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